Aspen Institute Names Everett Community College President Daria Willis A 2021 Ascend Fellow

October 7, 2021

Washington, DC, October 7, 2021 – Today the Aspen Institute announced its Ascend Fellows 2021, including Everett Community College President Daria Willis.

This avant-garde of 19 changemakers is committed to reinventing systems, developing potential and overcoming barriers so that children and their families can thrive.

“When I was in college, I was a single mom on food aid and struggled to get through the day. As college president, I worked hard to expand access and opportunities for all students. Attending Ascend Aspen Institute to work with leaders from across the country to transform systems and create meaningful change to help families thrive, “said Willis.